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**COBALT** · 10-13-2002, 01:01 AM

Ok, both lower bolts broke. One allowed me to get the spring loose while the other just sits there mocking me.

The uppers are not moving period. The nuts inside the frame chanel are so rusted they won't even take a wrench. How the hell am I going to get these loose? If they tops were loose at least I could mess with the lowers on a bench, but not while they're still attached to the truck. Any ideas or suggestions? I'm thinking about pulling out the whimpy dremel tool and trying to get in there with a grinding wheel. That will take about 1000 years.

:P

cableguy0 · 10-13-2002, 01:48 AM

sounds like u really need to look into a torch setup. its the fastest and easiest way to get rid of bolts

Alaskan · 10-13-2002, 02:30 AM

Best way of removing old rusted bolts is with a cutting torch. Could probably rent a cutting setup from a tool rental place. If you have never used one practice on some scrap steel. Takes about 10 seconds to blow one off. Have a spray bottle or fire extinguser handy.

hanssolo · 10-13-2002, 01:30 PM

Die grinder with a metal cutting disc will cut off bolt heads and nuts pretty fast also. My die grinder is one of my most universal tools. Next week I get to port a new set of heads with it. Yea!

crazy longhorn · 10-13-2002, 01:55 PM

Here in Illinois, the "smokewrench" is my best friend when working on the bottom side of these old vehicles.

10-13-2002, 01:01 AM	#1
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Getting the bolts out of the rear springs... Ok, both lower bolts broke. One allowed me to get the spring loose while the other just sits there mocking me. The uppers are not moving period. The nuts inside the frame chanel are so rusted they won't even take a wrench. How the hell am I going to get these loose? If they tops were loose at least I could mess with the lowers on a bench, but not while they're still attached to the truck. Any ideas or suggestions? I'm thinking about pulling out the whimpy dremel tool and trying to get in there with a grinding wheel. That will take about 1000 years. :P __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-13-2002, 01:48 AM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	sounds like u really need to look into a torch setup. its the fastest and easiest way to get rid of bolts __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-13-2002, 02:30 AM	#3
Alaskan Truck'n the alcan Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Houston, AK Posts: 149	Best way of removing old rusted bolts is with a cutting torch. Could probably rent a cutting setup from a tool rental place. If you have never used one practice on some scrap steel. Takes about 10 seconds to blow one off. Have a spray bottle or fire extinguser handy. __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 71 C20 Custom Deluxe 83 1/2 ton conversion van

10-13-2002, 01:30 PM	#4
hanssolo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: central Ill. USA Posts: 447	Die grinder with a metal cutting disc will cut off bolt heads and nuts pretty fast also. My die grinder is one of my most universal tools. Next week I get to port a new set of heads with it. Yea! __________________ 69 C10 longbed: 357c.i. /TH400/3.73s/AC/ beige primer/saving $ for paint ______________________________

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10-13-2002, 01:55 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Here in Illinois, the "smokewrench" is my best friend when working on the bottom side of these old vehicles.



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